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Blaze your own trail through the backcountry.

The Alpina Women's BC 1550 NNN Backcountry Boot has the all features, comfort, and stability you need to keep your feet warm and dry during day-long backcountry tours. Alpina made the BC 1550 with a coated leather lower and a plastic cuff, with a hook-and-loop power strap for easy adjustment and enough stability to break trail. Constructed on a women-specific last, the 1550 Backcountry Boot uses Autofit padding around the ankle and a lower rear cuff for a perfect fit. The Alpina BC 1550 Backcountry Boot is only compatible with the NNN BC bindings for added control over wider touring skis.

Supportive Nordic boot ready for touring the backcountry

Women-specific last accommodates narrower feet

Plastic heel counter and ankle cuff increases control

Durable toe cap withstands wear from brush and ice

Thinsulate insulation retains heat in cold, damp conditions

Anatomic footbed maintains comfort during day-long tours

Boot is compatible with NNN BC bindings for added control in variable snow and terrain

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Disappointed

Familiarity: I returned this product before using it

I have always worn Alpina Nordic Skate and Classic boots and the fit has been superb. Unfortunately, there seems to be a design flaw with this particular boot. The hard plastic heel portion on the exterior of the boot does not come up high enough before it goes to the soft material to hold the heel in place. Otherwise I loved the feel of the boot but the lack of heel support would definitely have caused substantial blisters. A little heel slide in the backcountry is fine but this boot had way too much.

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Wanted to love them

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I went through 2 pairs of these boots last winter for my Nordic ski patrol job and unfortunately I too fell prey to the awful blisters of these boots. They did "get the job done" but left me unable to ski if I did any day longer than 6-8 miles. The Velcro on the ankle strap also began to come apart just 2 weeks out of the box.

Wanted to love them since they're Alpinas... But I just couldn't do it.

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I can't wear these boots without a separate spandex heel cover over my socks - way too loose in the heel. Also, as per above comment, the velcro strap has fallen off. Since the laces are short, this strap is essential to the boot's performance. I have since used my sewing machine to attach a new piece of velcro. Tongue material on both boots has shredded too. Purchased in 2011.

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Alpina BC 1550

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an awesome boot

Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer

I just got back from another ski with these boots and have to share that I love them! I go out daily, often on ungroomed or snowmobile trails so i wanted a setup that would give me some ankle support, be warm, and comfortable. I have gone for 3 12 + miles skiis now in these and they are great! I have my orthotics in them and they fit fine, so thats a plus. I've been out in really cold, very snowy, and warm temps and all have been no issues. I matched these up with the Rossi BC 70 skis and they are an awesome team!

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Comfortable, warm, but stitching worn off

These boots are comfortable, warm, and supportive without being too stiff. The fit was as advertised (I wear size 8; 39 was a little small, and 40 fits but is a bit roomy- I wear thick socks). The only problem I encountered was that the stitching on the upper part of the tongue came out after ony 6-8 wearings. That part rubs against the upper part of the boot as you ski and bend. Backcountry has sent me a new pair. Hopefully it was jus a defect in the first pair.

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Devestating

these boots destroy my feet. It's hard to find a wide slection of BC XC boots so i felt somewhat trapped by Alpina. I think my foot just doesn't fit their design, the heel is wider than mine so i get blisters every single time i use them (despite copious moleskin, duct tape, inserts, etc.). For many they can work, but if you have a narrow heel, save yourself the agony!!

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i agree i have a sixe w 10.5 shoe and the boot while light and flexible is too wide in the heel and toe box for me...it packs out quite a bit too...my husband loves his but i am shopping for the narrower karhus!

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Happy Feet with these Alpina Backcountry Boots

I was debating between these and the Alpina BC 200L Touring Ski Boot and went with these because I tend to have cold feet and the extra support can't hurt when you're out trailblazing. I took them out tonight and I was very happy with their performance. They were easy to get on/off and my feet stayed plenty warm. I felt that they gave me plenty of support and I was trail breaking in about 8-9" inches of fresh (but heavy) snow.

Great boots, they should last me a long time.

Sizing was spot on - I got the 38s which is exactly right for my foot.

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Like Butta

The man and I went out for a sweet little 8 mile tour near Mt. Audobon in CO this weekend. No blisters after 4 hours of touring! The conditions were thin and we had to do lots of technical side stepping over rock and up steep muddy sections. These boots are stable, yet light, and COMFY! I was really impressed with this boot. I have a wide toe box and a short foot. It's usually pretty difficult for me to find something that doesn't pinch the sides of my feet. This boot works great for me.

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HiI have a couple of questions. I?m fairly...

HiI have a couple of questions. I’m fairly new to this sport. I inherited an older pair of Fisher crown touring skis. The bindings say Salomon SNS Profil Auto Binding. I think they are a decent pair of skis. But I want to explore more off trails. So now I’m on a quest to find a good boot that will work with the SNS binding. I was looking at the Alpina Women's BC 1550 NNN Backcountry Boot. Will this boot or any other NNN type work well with the Salomon SNS Profil Auto Binding. Or does it have to be specific to the SNS binding. Would it be better to change to a different binding? Also is this a decent boot and is it true to size? Or does anyone have any recommendationsThanks for any information I appreciategoobie

Answer e presseau's Question

Although both SNS & NNN binding systems rely on the same basic idea (single metal rod/pin in toe of boot that attaches boot to binding & thus ski), they vary slightly in pin width and pattern of soles. Unfortunately, these difference make it virtually impossible to use a boot designed for SNS with an NNN binding. In this case, look for any binding that is labeled as NNN BC (Backcountry stocks many).